The Cartridge,4.2 Inch, cataloged under National Stock Number 1315-00-965-0847, is classified within Federal Supply Class 1315 (Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm) of the Ammunition and Explosives group. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 1315-00-965-0847 |
| Item Name | Cartridge,4.2 Inch |
| FSC / FSG | 1315 / 13 — Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Propelling Charge Model Number | M36A1 |
| Weapon for Which Designed | MORTAR M30 AND MORTAR M2 |
| Net Explosive Weight | 8.218 STORAGE POUNDS AND 8.218 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS |
| Fuze Model Number | M557 |
| Ignition Cartridge Model Number | M2A1E1 |
| Dot Proper Shipping Name | CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS |
| Projectile Filler Type | TRINITROTOLUENE, TNT |
| Dot Identification Number | UN0006 |
| Dot Registration Code | EX1988060383 |
| Cartridge Model Number | M329A1 |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Dod Ammunition Code | 1315-C704 |
| Supplementary Charge | INCLUDED |
| Propelling Charge Increment Quantity | 41 |
| Fuze Type | POINT DETONATING |
| Hazardous Material Classification Code | 1.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Package Reference Number | 7549248 US ARMY US |
| Cartridge Design Type | HIGH EXPLOSIVE |
| Gross Weight | 76.0 SHIPPING CONTAINER POUNDS AND 1590.0 PALLET, US ARMY POUNDS |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS DIFFERENTIATED BY CARTRIDGE MODEL NUMBER;FUZE TYPE;FUZE MODEL NUMBER;PROPELLING CHARGE INCREMENT;PROPELLING CHARGE MODEL NUMBER;IGNITION CARTRIDGE MODEL NUMBER;SUPPLEMENTARY CHARGE;WEAPON FOR WHICH DESIGNED;UNIT PACKAGE QUANTITY;UNIT PACKAGE TYPE;PACKAGE MODEL NUMBER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL G — Ammunition & Explosives |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) UN ID UN0006 · 1.1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HAZARD CLASS DIVISION · ships as CARTRIDGES FOR WEAPONS |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8863685 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament |
| 1315-C704 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 1315-00-965-0847 is a Cartridge,4.2 Inch, classified under FSC 1315, Ammunition, 75mm Through 125mm. Status: active.
Key specifications for 1315-00-965-0847: Propelling Charge Model Number: M36A1; Weapon for Which Designed: MORTAR M30 AND MORTAR M2; Net Explosive Weight: 8.218 STORAGE POUNDS AND 8.218 TRANSPORTATION POUNDS; Fuze Model Number: M557. 21 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). The government record also carries hazard data: DOT hazard class, UN number, or related classification fields. Special handling, storage, and shipping requirements apply per the cited government fields.
NSN 1315-00-965-0847 has DEMIL Code G. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.